Why is PEPPERONI-SALAME classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 includes foods that have undergone industrial formulations with additives and multiple processing steps; PEPPERONI‑SALAME contains sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative, rosemary extract (E392) as an antioxidant, as well as stabilisers and smoke flavourings, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed items.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content in this pizza affect people with high cholesterol or hypertension?

The saturated‑fat level of 7.2 g per 100 g exceeds many dietary recommendations and can raise LDL cholesterol, while the 2.2 g of salt contributes significantly to daily sodium limits, potentially worsening blood‑pressure control in hypertensive individuals.

Is the pork in PEPPERONI‑SALAME a concern for consumers following halal or kosher diets?

Yes, the pepperoni‑salami and salami components are made from pork and pork fat, which are not permissible under halal or kosher dietary laws, making the product unsuitable for those observing those restrictions.

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PEPPERONI-SALAME

Composite Foods

Product Insights

PEPPERONI-SALAME is a frozen pizza belonging to the pizza pies and quiches composite foods group. It delivers 11.3 g of protein, calcium and B‑vitamins per 100 g, while providing 128.8 kcal of energy, but its saturated fat (7.2 g) and salt (2.2 g) are relatively high. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries the low Nutri‑Score of E, largely due to added sodium nitrite (E250), rosemary extract (E392) and other processing aids.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal129 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pizza (4.14 g sugar, 11.36 g fat, 4.89 g saturated fat, 2.24 g salt, 260.98 kcal), this pizza has slightly lower sugar and energy, similar total fat, but considerably higher saturated fat and marginally lower salt.

Ingredients

wheat flour (with calcium, niacin (b3), iron, thiamin (b1), fomato puree, mozzarella cheese (15 %), pepperoni-salami (9 %) (pork, pork fat, salt, spices, dextrose, garlic powder, onion powder, spice extracts, antioxidant (extracts of rosemary), stabiliser (sodium nitrite), smoke), water, salami (4,5 %) (pork, pork fat, salt, spices, dextrose, garlic powder, onion powder, spice extracts, antioxidant (extracts of rosemary), stabiliser (sodium nitrite), smoke), vegetable oils (rapeseed, extra virgin olive oil), yeast, sugar, salt, herbs and spices, chilli powder, lemon juice, garlic, maltodextrin, dextrose, pepper extract,

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